Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·A volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games after winning the continental qualifier
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated content